VINTAGE STUNT – SAM 35 RULES, 2009 Onwards.

OBJECTIVE :

To provide a standard set of competition rules for control line stunt models designed during the period up to the end of 1957.The schedule of manoeuvres used is based on the schedule that was used during this period in Great Britain. These manoeuvres are chosen to allow the pilot todemonstrate the model’s ability without over- stretching the ability of a reasonably competent C/L stunt flier.The contestant must complete the flight programme within 10 minutes including the take off and landing and any refuelling stops (see para 2.8, under Generalheading, below). The 10 minute time limit commences when the contestant gives a hand signal prior to starting the engineRULES FOR COMPETITIONS :1.0 AIRCRAFT :1.1 Design must have been available in kit or plan form prior to 31

December 1957. January 1958 magazines are accepted as published in1957. EG a magazine photograph published prior to 31

December 1957. Exceptions to this rule may be permitted as follows:a/ Where evidence of the existence of the kit or plan prototype before 31

December 1957 is available. eg a magazine photograph published prior to 31

December 1957. b/ Where only photographic evidence of design was published before 31

December 1957, but the original designer can provide accurate detailsof the model’s design.1.2 No modifications will be permitted other than structural changes to strengthen the aircraft,(however, see also rule 2.7 para1).1.3 Any modifications, which in the opinion of the judges, significantly change the appearance and/ or performance of the aircraft as originally designed will not be allowed.2.0 GENERAL :2.1 The contest to consist of at least two official flights. The resulting score to be the better one of the two flights.At the discretion of the CD, the contest may consist of three flighs where the highest two scores will be totalled.This to be announced before the start of the contest.The contestant is to be allowed two attempts at each official flight. An official flight is when the contestant signals the next manoeuvre after level flight. Allmanoeuvres must be signalled before they are started by the raising of the free hand for at least ½ lap.Manoeuvres are to be performed in accordance with the attached schedule.2.2 All current BMFA Safety Rules shall be appliedThe assembled model complete with lines & handle to be subjected to a test pull of 10 times the model weight.The following minimum control line wire diameters are recommended according to engine displacement, regardless of the model’s weight:Up to 2.5cc (0.15 cu in)0.012”Up to 7.5cc (0.46 cu in)0.015”Up to 10.0 cc (0.61 cu in)0.018”2.3 No appearance points will be awarded.2.4 A bonus of 25 points will be awarded r successfully completing the schedule in the correct order.2.5 Silencers should be used whenever possible and the system may be pressurised. Local silencer rules must be obeyed.2.6 Scaling up or down of designs is not permitted.2.7 Aircraft designs that did not include a fixed undercarriage may be fitted with an undercarriage of the two wheel, tail dragger type.Models that do not have undercarriages are eligible. In this case, ‘ take off’ will be judged on smoothness of the fly away from a hand launch. Landings will be judged on smoothness of approach.2.8 Some model designs were cofigured such that the largest fuel tank that could be installed is of insufficient size to complete a full schedule of manoeuvres. Inthis case, the contestant may land to refuel, restart and re launch the model. When this is to be done, the contestant will inform the judge (s) at which point inthe schedule the flight will be broken. The first start & take off and the last landing will be judged. In the event of a failure to restart, the one landing will bescored.

2.8 Aircraft that were originally designed to have operating wing flaps must have wing flaps. Fixing the wing flaps constitutes a designmodification and is disallowed under rule 1.3 above.

SCHEDULE : Notes : A minimum of two laps level flight must separate each manoeuvre.All and signals must be clearly given.The bonus points for the completion of the schedule will be awarded if all manoeuvres are attempted. If for instance, only 4 loops are flown, the manoeuvrehas been attempted and will be marked.1/ TAKE OFF WITHIN 1 MUNUTE. (5 points)The one minute time starts on a SIGNAL from the flyer or his helper. The motor must be started by the contestant. Zero points will result if a mechanical or electric starter is use.2/ TAKE OFF. (5 points max)Upon release, the model must be seen to roll forward under proper control and rise smoothly to level flight within one lap. If hand launched, the model must be seen to be under control after release and to rise smoothly as with R O G.3/ LEVEL FLIGHT – 2 laps (5 points max)Starting one lap from release, the model must fly at a constant altitude between 6’ and 10’ (1.8 and 3m). No signal from the pilot is required.4/ VERTICAL CLIMB – 1 (10 points max)The model climbs vertically for a minimum of 15’ (4.6m) and returns to a horizontal attitude before reaching a point directly over the pilot. There should bea precise change of direction into and out of the manoeuvre5/ VERTICAL DIVE – 1 (10 points max)The model enters a vertical dive from a level below the overhead point, dives for a minimum of 15’ (4.6m) and then pulls out into level flight. There should be a precise change of direction into and out of the manoeuvre.6/ WINGOVER -1 (15 points max)The model starts from upright level flight and climbs vertically, passing directly over the pilot down to the other side, cutting the ground circle in half, before pulling out again into upright level flight.7/ INSIDE LOOPS – 5 (1

scores 10 points, & subsequent score 5 each, total = 30 points max)Inside loops are entered and exited from level flight. The line angle must not exceed 60 degrees and all loops to be circular and superimposed.8/ OUTSIDE LOOPS – 5 (Scoring as inside loops)These may be entered from 60degree line angle or inverted level flight after a “whip over”. Other conditions as inside loops.9/ INVERTED FLIGHT – 2 laps exactly (30 points max)Entry is an inside or outside “whip over”. Two scored laps begin at the end of the “whip over”. Recovery, part of an outside loop, begins EXACTLY twolaps later. Both entry & exit manoeuvres are judged as part of the whole manoeuvre.10/ HORIZONTAL EIGHTS – 3 (1

eight scores 20, & subsequent score 10 each max. Total score 40 max)Loops of the horizontal 8s must not exceed a line angle of 60 degrees. Each loop must be circular, the intersections vertical and superimposed. Themanoeuvres must be entered and exited via the inside loop which is to the left of the pilot.11/ VERTICAL EIGHTS – 3 (Scoring as horizontal 8s)This is a vertical version of the horizontal Eight with entry into the bottom inside half following on to an outside loop with a max line angle at the top of 90degrees. The exit is out of the inside loop into level flight The intersections must be horizontal and superimposed.12/ OVERHEAD EIGHTS – 3 (Scoring as horizontal 8s)This is the overhead version of the above eights with entry and exit at 30 degree line angle at the bottom of the inside loop, to the left of the pilot. Theintersections must be overhead, superimposed and split the circle in half.13/ SQUARE LOOP – 1 (40 points max)This is a square inside loop with the horizontal portion covering at least one quarter of a lap. The corners shall have a radius of approx 5’ (1.5m). The top of the loop must not exceed 60 degree line angle. Entry & exit is upright level flight.14/ THREE LEAF CLOVER – 1 (40 points max)This manoeuvre consists of a single horizontal eight stretched over approx half a lap. At the intersection point, the model will be travelling downwards after the outside loop, at an angle of about 30 degrees. At the point of intersection an inside loop is performed to a maximum line angle of 75 degrees. Themanoeuvre is completed when the intersection point has been passed and the model returns to level flight.15/ LANDING ( 15 points max : Nose over =1, rough = 5, bounce = 10, smooth = 15)When the motor stops, the model is to make smooth approach to ground level where it will make contact gently. Models with an undercarriage will rollforward and come to a stand still in an upright position, without bouncing. Those without an undercarriage will slide along for a short distance and settle inan upright position.